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as in to peek
to take a quick or hasty look
just glanced at the instructions before assembling the bike glanced over his shoulder to see if she was still there
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
diamonds glancing in the display case
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Recent Examples of glance
Anika Reed, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Chase gives Robert a knowing glance that conveys goodbye; his body just isn’t strong enough to withstand superspeed anymore.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
After prosecutors placed the photos, Dennis glanced at them and put his head down for a moment.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Though the show may seem like a perfectly picturesque, saccharine snow globe at first glance, there's a bite woven in, at times acerbic, at times deeply dramatic in a real-life way.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Chase gives Robert a knowing glance that conveys goodbye; his body just isn’t strong enough to withstand superspeed anymore.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
After his partner of 30 years talks with his mother on the phone, Brackett knows the topic of their conversation just by glancing at his face.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 4 Nov. 2025
After prosecutors placed the photos, Dennis glanced at them and put his head down for a moment.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for glance
Noun
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There’s not much Fisher Robay in this episode; outside a brief glimpse of Ron overseeing the progress on the mall development, there’s only one scene set at work.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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This bilingual edition preserves Vilariño’s rhythmic precision and existential intensity, giving readers a rare glimpse into a body of work that continues to resonate far beyond its origins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After bobbling the snap, Rodgers eventually picked up the bouncing ball, broke several tackles, started running backward to avoid the pressure, eventually rolled out and threw the ball on the move to a wide-open receiver in the end zone.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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The first season introduced viewers to Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Behind those waiting along the driveway, a tan fence concealed the demolition of the East Wing, though a yellow bulldozer peeked out over the top.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even her glam, by makeup artist Soo Park, centered around this rose color, including a barely-there nude lip with just a hint of rosy pink color peeking through.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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The gleaming new location comprises 12 floors at Two Manhattan West, the final skyscraper in Brookfield’s eight-acre development between Moynihan Train Hall and Hudson Yards.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Here's your daily look at traffic on major highways in the Kansas City area.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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For a moody look choose the bronze finish, or stick to a minimalist aesthetic with the ivory option.—
Rachel Fletcher,
Architectural Digest,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the Packers look to rebound from an embarrassing loss to the Carolina Panthers at home last week.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The poor rebounding continued a worrisome trend.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There were gaps and cracks at the metal flashing joints throughout the cook lines.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Euless Trinity flashed a new offensive wrinkle that will certainly draw attention from upcoming playoff opponents.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most were teenagers skipping school, though there was a scattering of grown-ups and a couple of families with younger children.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Those numbers might seem small, but across a state of nearly eight million people, the gap represents thousands who are delaying or skipping care altogether.—
Sixteen Ramos,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Glance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glance. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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